In 2023, Spain led in European whole fresh stony sea urchin production with 619.06 metric tons. Croatia showed significant growth (141.95%), reaching 231.81 metric tons. Portugal experienced a 25.64% increase, while Malta rose by 42.45%. France and Italy had no notable variations. Over the past five years, Croatia demonstrated strong compound annual growth, whereas other countries exhibited moderate growth.
Future trends to watch include the potential expansion of Portugal and Croatia as significant players. Environmental changes and regulation impacts in key regions like Spain and France could alter production landscapes in the coming years.
Top countries in Whole Fresh Stony Sea-Urchin Production in Capture Fisheries by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 619.06 | 2023 | +1.79% | +0.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 394.19 | 2023 | +15.4% | +25.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 231.81 | 2023 | +35.72% | +141.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 102.6 | 2023 | -16.86% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Malta | 0.14 | 2023 | +28.44% | +42.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 0.1 | 2022 | -99.61% | View data |
